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Microsoft’s own terms of use state that Copilot is “for entertainment purposes only”, raising important questions about how AI tools are really meant to be used in business. That matters for firms building AI into Microsoft 365 Support and daily workflows. What Microsoft’s Copilot Terms Say About Enterprise AI Risk Buried within Microsoft’s Copilot terms is a clear…
Check If Your Files Are Only Saved In Downloads
Important files are often left in the Downloads folder and never backed up, so moving them to a synced or backed-up location helps prevent accidental data loss if your device fails or is lost. Why This Matters The Downloads folder is one of the most commonly used locations for saving files, especially when opening email…
Pollinger’s Productivity : April 2026
Copilot gets major model upgrades Microsoft 365 Copilot has had two major model upgrades in quick succession. GPT-5.3 Instant arrived first, bringing faster and sharper day-to-day responses, followed by GPT-5.4 Thinking (more on this below), designed for deeper reasoning, coding, and more complex work. For users, that means Copilot Chat is becoming much more capable…
Google Brings ‘Q-Day’ Closer With 2029 Encryption Warning
Google has warned that the moment quantum computers can break today’s encryption may arrive within the next few years, accelerating timelines for businesses to prepare for a fundamental change in digital security. What Is ‘Q-Day’? Q-Day refers to the point at which a quantum computer becomes powerful enough to break widely used cryptographic systems such…
Scammers Using Virtual Smartphones To Slip Past Fraud Checks
Fraudsters are increasingly using rentable “cloud phones” that look and behave like real smartphones, creating a new problem for banks, fintechs and businesses that have come to trust the device in a customer’s hand. Now Using Cloud Phones According to a recent report by security firm Group-IB, a growing number of scammers are no longer…
Most IT Leaders Don’t Fully Trust Their Cybersecurity Vendors
New global research shows that while organisations rely heavily on cybersecurity providers, only a small minority fully trust them, exposing a growing gap between dependence and confidence. A Critical Dependency (With Limited Confidence) Cybersecurity vendors essentially sit at the heart of modern business operations, responsible for protecting systems, data, and day-to-day continuity. For many organisations,…
AI That Always Agrees May Be Harming Our Judgement
New research shows that leading AI systems frequently tell users they are right, and that this behaviour may be subtly weakening people’s ability to reflect, take responsibility, and repair relationships. What The Research Found A major study by Stanford researchers, published in Science, has found that sycophancy, i.e., the tendency of AI to agree with…
SpaceX IPO Signals A New Phase Of Tech Power And Funding
It’s been reported that SpaceX has confidentially filed for what could be the largest IPO in history, with the timing and structure of the move suggesting this may be as much about funding pressure and strategic consolidation as it is about market opportunity. What Has Been Reported? Multiple sources (including Bloomberg and Reuters) have reported…
Use “Open In Browser” For Unknown Files Before Downloading
Many email and cloud platforms allow you to preview files in your browser, so opening unknown documents this way first is a simple way to reduce the risk of running harmful content on your device. Why This Matters Unexpected attachments are one of the most common ways malware and phishing attacks reach businesses. Opening a…
Meta And Google Found Liable In Landmark Social Media Addiction Case
A US jury has just found Meta Platforms and Google liable for harm linked to addictive platform design, marking a pivotal moment in how social media companies may be held accountable. What Just Happened? A Los Angeles jury has concluded that Meta and Google were responsible for harm suffered by a young woman who developed…
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